This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on reducing the risk of musculoskeletal problems among school children. Design: A quasi experimental design was used. Setting: This study was carried out at two preparatory schools, Al Kholfaa Al Rashdean, and Al Shahid Ahmad Hamdy in El-Massera district, Helwan, Cairo Governorate. Sample: A stratified multi-stage cluster random sample was used for selection of 253 school children and all teachers in both selected schools who constitute 145 teachers. Data were collected through two main tools: I-An interviewing questionnaire to assess general characteristics of school children and teachers, school children' weight, school children' history of musculoskeletal problems, school children' and teachers’ knowledge regarding musculoskeletal problems. II- Observational checklist to assess performance of school children' and teachers’ regarding to school bag weight, lifting, carrying and favorable postures techniques during standing and sitting. Results of this study showed that there was highly statistically significant difference between pre, post and follow up after two months of implementation of program regarding to school children' and teachers’ knowledge about musculoskeletal problems and their health practices regarding its’ prevention. Conclusion: The educational program enhances school children' and teachers’ knowledge and change positively their health practices regarding reducing the risk of musculoskeletal problems among school children. Recommendation: Dissemination of educational program to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal problems among children and their teachers. |
